God Is (update #2)

I've posted the video from Sunday, Jan. 11th, on my YouTube channel. The video can be seen on the left-hand side of this page. No, this is not the official video for the song; that will come later. As soon as Spielberg offers to direct and produce. Enjoy!

"Mommas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Pastors"

I found this video on the Pyromaniacs blog. They are the also the ones responsible for my previous post. This video was the previous post to the one I used as my previous post. If you're confused, good. If you're not, then I'll try harder next time. ;) Anywho (to borrow from my wife), watch it and comment, if you would please. Be encouraged.

A Quote

Being a part of the Bride of Christ isn't always easy; I just don't want to be a boob.

Audience Participation: Which Is Worse?

Some of these are humorous; some are thought provoking. I encourage you to participate and answer in the comments section (I know, I know - where else would you answer, right?). My answers are in italicized (obviously), but they are in no form the "correct" answer. These are simply my opinions. What's yours?

Which Is Worse?

1. Obama or McCain?
2. taking another cookie in front of your son or having him call you a cheater for doing so?
3. the economic "crisis" or the government "bailout"?
4. high gas prices or no car to get you there?
5. having to help a lizard give birth or realizing that's not a foot you're pulling on because lizards lay eggs?
6. missing out on an opportunity to grow and realizing it or having no clue?
7. Barney or "Tickle Me" Elmo?
8. two birthdays in two days or a birthday and Christmas in two days?
9. waiting for Jesus to return and doing nothing or not knowing Jesus?
10. changing a dirty diaper or mopping up the "didn't-make-it-to-the-toilet" mess?
11. disciplining your child in front of people or watching someone else not discipline their child?
12. singing off key or having no rhythm?
13. going to class and having a pop quiz or going to class for an open book test and forgetting your book?
14. running ahead of God or dragging your feet?
15. taking this survey or ignoring the requests of a friend and repeatedly not commenting on his blog?

Now, go answer before you read my answers.

My Answers:

1. Obama - for lots of reasons
2. "you cheater" - he said it with this look on his face like he was "gonna do me in"
3. the bailout - why are we rewarding greed and bad money-handling again?
4. no car - I know walking is good for you, but still
5. the realization - this was a story I read from an email - very funny
6. again, the realization - it burns to know you could have gotten so much more out of an opportunity
7. Barney - I never did like the big, purple dinosaur
8. birthday and Christmas - who likes having your present intake cut in half?
9. not knowing Jesus - tough one - can there be a tie?
10. mopping - at least with a diaper, it's all contained (in theory, anyway)
11. watching someone else - you don't help the child learn anything but how to be a spoiled brat
12. singing off key - you could still play drums if you had rhythm
13. open book - that's just plain off if you don't take your book to an open book test
14. running ahead - another tough one - surely there can be ties
15. being a heartless friend who reads every blog posted but never comments on anything - but I'm not bitter

BONUS:

not posting in 5 days or realizing nobody reads your blog unless you prod them?

I think you know the answer. Don't you?

Political Levity

Another Prickly City gem. If you don't follow the comic, Winslow, the coyote or something, has been campaigning for president, and Carmen, the girl, is his V.P. running mate. They are on their way back from the vice presidential debate, where Carmen was not allowed to participate, when this happened:
I'd like to know where yours and mine are too.

Also, check this out. ABC has a test at the below address to see who's campaign statements--McCain's or Obama's--you agree with most. They don't tell you who made the statements, of course, but a statement made by each candidate on the same topic (economy, immigration, judiciary, etc.) will be side by side. You just pick which statement you agree with and, after selecting all 13, you'll find out which candidate's philosophy you support. Try it at:

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/MatchoMatic/fullpage?id=5542139

If you're comfortable with it, tell me who you most matched, and I'll tell you who I most matched. I will say that I was surprised to find out that I matched all 13 statements with one of them. Have fun.

29 Reasons Why I Love My Wife

in no particular order...

1. she's hot (I seriously could end here)
2. she can sing (you need to hear her)
3. she makes beautiful babies (have you seen our children?)
4. she's a great mother (to 4 kids!)
5. she's a good cook (creamy baked chicken, baby!)
6. she lets me make her laugh (maybe she's just laughing at me)
7. she's desperately in love with Jesus (I'm not jealous)
8. she washes my clothes and cooks my meals (this is a good thing, people)
9. she rearranges our house at least once month (change is good)
10. she's not the neatest painter (seriously, check her clothes and look at the ceiling)
11. she loves to decorate (seriously) (and she's good at it)
12. she sings a lot around the house (see #2)
13. she shows me things only I get to see (and I like what I see)
    
14. let's just call this one an elaboration of #13 (4 kids, natch)
15. she prays for me (Lord knows I need it)
16. she prays with me (important to stand in agreement)
17. she prays with our children (see #4)
18. she likes to watch movies with me (so what if I like "Pride and Prejudice"?)
19. she blogs a lot (check it out here)
20. she talks a lot (this can be a good thing)
21. she likes to make music with me (have you heard some of our songs?)
22. she had the words, "pastor's wife" spoken over her in high school (we were just given the pastoral nod this past weekend) (more on that later)
23. she bought me at my fraternity's date auction (I'll let her tell you what I cost) (she got a good deal)
24. she loves my family (and they love her)
25. she likes to buy things (but only when we have money) (which isn't very often)
26. she likes to buy me things (not as much as I'd like for her to, though)
27. she likes to look pretty for me (I did a "top 5" today on my show - #2 was "women are infinitely more concerned about what they wear then men are; in fact, if you met us at the door naked, you wouldn't hear a complaint from us)
28. she's my Bridy Girl (and my sunsushine)
29. she loves me (I couldn't ask for anything more)

When she turns 30 next year, I'll add another one. I love you, Bridy Girl!

Mmmm...Love What You Eat

Yes, that is the tagline from the new Quizno's Sub commercials. I know simply because I just recorded the spots for our radio stations the other day. I just finished off my regular Black Angus Steak on Rosemary Parmesan bread. Oh yes, I love what I have eaten.

Back in Montgomery, TX, we lived just a couple of miles from a Quizno's Sub. Oh, yes, life was good. Here in Altus, OK, we had a couple of Subways. No Quizno's. Till now!!!!!! WoooHoooo!!! Let the fun begin, baby!

Now, Quizno's is more expensive, but if you can swing it - swing for the fences, baby! (I know I've said "baby" twice now - I may say it a couple more times, so get ready, baby!) (see?)

Quizno's opened yesterday, so the line is still to the middle of Main St., but oh, baby, are those good sandwiches! Anyway, just had to share. Be encouraged! (to go to Quizno's and get me a Black Angus Steak on Rosemary Parmesan bread.....
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BABY!!!!!)

Plus, check out the new poll! (and vote!!!!)

The Front Fell Off and An Oklahoma 911 Call

These are just a couple of videos I received via email; you probably received them, too. I just wanted to post them, because they are funny. Seriously. Enjoy.

THE FRONT FELL OFF:
On August 19th 2007, an oil tanker off the coast of Australia split in two, dumping 20,000 tons of crude oil. Senator Collins, a member of the Australian Parliament, appeared on a TV news program to reassure the Australian public. This actual interview is so funny, you'd swear it was a “Monty Python” skit.

AN OKLAHOMA 911 CALL:

EepyBird.com

The above cartoon is from Aug. 2nd's Prickly City. I once did a sermon illustration on the kind of impact Jesus should have in our lives using diet coke and mentos. It was good. This is funny. If you've never tried putting mentos in diet coke, you totally should. Check out this website. Simply amazing.

If you have tried the mentos and diet coke trick, please share your adventures.

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Hello world. The FUN has now begun. We shall create, fight, hope, and love together. Not necessarily in that order.